How old do i have to be to start lpn school?

PMFB-RN, RN · Oct 20, 2012

In my state a few 16 year olds to start LPN school. That's how we have ended up with some 18 year old RNs.

zoe92 · Oct 20, 2012

Like everyone has said, talk to your local school. I would just go for the ADN or BSN if it's possible. If you started at 16 or 17 you could still graduate between ages 19-21.

vintagemother, BSN, CNA, LVN, RN · Oct 20, 2012

In some states, you can take the LVN class while in high school and then take the exam and go to work after you turn 18.

gatoraims RN · Oct 21, 2012

Does your high school have soemthing where you can take college classes while still in high school. It is called Dual Enrollement here. You are bascily a high school student but you take most if not all your classes at the local college. The bonus is that because it is public education you get college credits for free. The best thing is that you get your high school diploma and college credits sometimes a degree at the same time.

Good luck!

ZS1234 · Oct 22, 2012

What state do you live in?

Compassion_x · Oct 23, 2012

I would slow down if I were you. I just started my LPN program in August, and I've taken 2 years of gen eds so far. I'm 20. I know I wouldn't be anywhere near prepared for nursing school if I hadn't already done those 2 years.

Alaysiah Robinson · Feb 25, 2022

On 10/19/2012 at 4:59 PM, ZS1234 said:

Sorry do not know if im posting in the wrong section, I am 16 and am about to get my ged so I can apply for an lpn program and start my career. How old do I have to be? Some people say atleast 17 by clinicals but other websites don't have much information. Thank you :):)

It really depends on the school, the nursing school I’m going to only required one pre req and a diploma. I started the pre req class at 16 but by the time I started the program I was 17. Will be graduating right after I turn 18?